马里兰州的运输部仅剩下几天的时间来解决其公私开发伙伴的成本超支问题，因此准备对陷入困境的200亿美元的紫色线轻轨建设项目进行管理。

On Aug. 5, MDOT and the Maryland Transit Administration notified the 171 subcontractors and suppliers hired by developer Purple Line Development Partners (PLTP) that it would exercise “step-in” rights and manage those contracts. Step-in rights give the state the authority to direct the work of contractors and suppliers, resolve claims, and process invoices and applications for payment.

Maryland’s exercise of those rights is subject to those of U.S. Bank N.A., collateral agent for lenders on the the 16-mile project, who hold approximately $1 billion of debt.

PLTP（包括Fluor Corp.，Meridiam和America作为股权合作伙伴）的PLTP誓言8月22日誓言要离开工作，除非可以与州对数百万美元的额外建筑费用达成协议。18luck.cub该财团将超支归咎于多项诉讼，许可争议和其他因素增加了两年以上的时间。

最初的P3协议为PLTP提供了36年的特许权，以设计，建造，财务，运营和维护在华盛顿特区北部郊区的铁路线，总估计价值为56亿美元。最新的时间表要求紫色线的一部分在2021年末开始税收服务。

尽管马里兰州坚持认为终止将与违约有关，但据报道，两国在整个夏季都进行了近乎每日的讨论，尽管显然很成功。

MDOT spokesperson Erin Henson says “certain dates and triggers in the contracts between the parties” required the move toward assuming management of the project in order to protect Maryland’s interests.

“These actions are more signs of timing than they are how the negotiations are progressing,” Henson says.

Henson adds that while Maryland is focused on achieving an equitable agreement to complete the Purple Line as “a true partnership,” the state also must be ready “for any and all scenarios on how we deliver the project.”

除了先前的陈述表达了与国家达成可接受的协议外，PLTP尚未公开发表有关该问题的评论。

该财团的设计建造部门由Fluor，Lane Construction和Traylor Brothers领导，已开始在人口稠密的路线上确保多个紫色线建筑地点，预计其先前宣布的8月22日离开了该项目。